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"The
Martyrs" |
| Merthyr
Tydfil |
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| Penydarren
Park, |
| Merthyr
Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales CF47 8RF |
| Tel: (01685)
384102 |
| Ground capacity:
10,000 Seats: 1,500 |
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| Ground
which famously staged European football in the 80's, looking a
bit rundown nowadays. Decent size main stand, large covered terrace
opposite, permanently closed "family stand" behind one goal, open terracing
behind the other. Not the easiest ground to find either, a single entrance
at the top of a side road amidst tightly packed terraced housing-
you'll see it up on the hill as you drive past but trying to actually get
to the thing is a different matter. If you arrive early you can drive
straight in to the car park paying at the gate as you go.
Merthyr don't get
the biggest crowds, but there's usually a good, partisan atmosphere
inside Penydarren Park. And forget any pre-conceived images you might have
of hostile Welsh folk - Merthyr is one of the most welcoming grounds
to visit, with generally friendly supporters and officials.
Runners-up in the
League in the 97-98 season, the Martyrs have struggled since popular
manager Colin Addison resigned amidst boardroom wrangling. The club
were placed in administration last season, and a consortium backed by popular
Welsh entertainer Owen Money took over, to assure the long term future of
the club. |
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Stuff to do: |
The
nearby Brecon Beacons National Park offers breathtaking
scenery. |
Famous people? |
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| On
the air: |
Red Dragon FM
is on 97.4/ 103.2 FM with it's AM equivalent
on 1305/1359 MW. You might also like to tune in to
BBC Radio Cymru (92.5-96.8/ 103.5/ 105 FM)
to expand your mind and sample the latest
groovy Welsh-language hits |
| On
the net: |
Merthyr Tydfil website |
Directions: |
Exit the
M5 at Junction 8 onto the M50. Continue on
this road through Ross-on-Wye, heading for Abergavenny. Then follow
the ‘Heads of the Valley’ road, signposted Merthyr Tydfil.
After 16-18 miles you come to a roundabout (near a McDonalds on the left).
Take the town centre road passing three roundabouts. At the
first set of traffic lights turn right, after 100 yards turn
right again and then right again at the church, right yet
again and follow the road around and you come to Pennydarren Park, the home
of Merthyr Tydfil. There is limited parking at the ground and plenty of street
parking. |
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